Which marque has never appealed to you?
10 September 2010, 04:24 PM
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10 September 2010, 04:27 PM
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10 September 2010, 05:32 PM
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They really are tiny titchy people, always amuses me when I see them get out – they occasionally need a tiny step ladder if they park next to an unusually high kerb
But I still like them too
(off course I am not suggesting all Porsche drivers are vertically challenged – that would be ridiculous – just most)
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10 September 2010, 08:05 PM
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You talk some amount of drivel Matteeboy, Have you actually ever driven any form of Alfa or are you just interested in BHP/Torque bragging figures? I dare you to take an old Alfa out for a spin and tell me you haven't have a good laugh!
10 September 2010, 08:24 PM
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10 September 2010, 08:38 PM
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I must say that for once (!) I agree with Mattee. I've never understood this sporty image given to Alfa. It may come from Clarkson who always says that any real car enthusiast will have owned an alfa in their lifetime
To me they do sometimes look pretty, but are the benchmark for nothing. They are never the fastest in a straight line, around a track, the most comfortable, the best equipped, the most reliable etc. A complete non entity of a car driven by slightly odd characters who feel that the Alfa badge is in some way desirable
10 September 2010, 08:57 PM
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Porsche, the only one I'd have would be the 959.
Audi, they make euroboxes for poseurs.
And Subaru. I have not a jot of interest for them, not even a little bit. As a matter of fact, what am i doing here?
astraboy.
Audi, they make euroboxes for poseurs.
And Subaru. I have not a jot of interest for them, not even a little bit. As a matter of fact, what am i doing here?
astraboy.
10 September 2010, 08:59 PM
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Wondering if most of us are getting this thread! Which Marque has never appealed to you
Problem is times change.Used to love Peugot stuff,205 GTI.Used to gag for a 306 D Turbo.Can't think of anything kind to say nowadays!
Same for Vauxhall...Nova SR's SRI's,Astra GTEs Opel Mantas.It was all great once.What happened!!! Cars have improved but aren't appealing!!!
Confused myself now! (and you can't have a pulse if you don't think a Jag XK isn't sexy
!)
Problem is times change.Used to love Peugot stuff,205 GTI.Used to gag for a 306 D Turbo.Can't think of anything kind to say nowadays!
Same for Vauxhall...Nova SR's SRI's,Astra GTEs Opel Mantas.It was all great once.What happened!!! Cars have improved but aren't appealing!!!
Confused myself now! (and you can't have a pulse if you don't think a Jag XK isn't sexy
!)
10 September 2010, 10:12 PM
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Wondering if most of us are getting this thread! Which Marque has never appealed to you
Problem is times change.Used to love Peugot stuff,205 GTI.Used to gag for a 306 D Turbo.Can't think of anything kind to say nowadays!
Same for Vauxhall...Nova SR's SRI's,Astra GTEs Opel Mantas.It was all great once.What happened!!! Cars have improved but aren't appealing!!!
Confused myself now! (and you can't have a pulse if you don't think a Jag XK isn't sexy!)
Problem is times change.Used to love Peugot stuff,205 GTI.Used to gag for a 306 D Turbo.Can't think of anything kind to say nowadays!
Same for Vauxhall...Nova SR's SRI's,Astra GTEs Opel Mantas.It was all great once.What happened!!! Cars have improved but aren't appealing!!!
Confused myself now! (and you can't have a pulse if you don't think a Jag XK isn't sexy
!)
11 September 2010, 01:02 AM
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11 September 2010, 08:10 AM
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They have never quite recaptured that magic other than the rather special 'Il Monstro' SZ which still goes for a lot money today!
11 September 2010, 09:27 AM
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When I talk about Alfas being poor, I mean any Alfa after the GTV.
They used to be a bit different, a bit quirky. Now they are just mediocre cars dressed in a tarts miniskirt and boob tube. And yes, I've driven a fair few.
They used to be a bit different, a bit quirky. Now they are just mediocre cars dressed in a tarts miniskirt and boob tube. And yes, I've driven a fair few.
19 September 2010, 02:11 PM
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The manufacturers that have never appealed to me:
Kia
Porsche
Skoda
Perodua
Daihatsu
Daewoo
BMW (although some of the old ones from the 70's & 80's appeal)
Hummer
Jeep
Land Rover
Peugeot
Rover
Saab
Smart
Ssangyong
Volvo
Kia
Porsche
Skoda
Perodua
Daihatsu
Daewoo
BMW (although some of the old ones from the 70's & 80's appeal)
Hummer
Jeep
Land Rover
Peugeot
Rover
Saab
Smart
Ssangyong
Volvo
22 September 2010, 09:28 PM
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Barring marques like FSO, ZIL and the likes, just sticking to the American/West European and Far East brands my vote would be Rover.
Even very bland marques like Hyundai or Kia have made somewhat appealing cars, but Rover never made anything that did anything for me (If we discount the 6R4, which was not Rover branded, but on which Rover did some work)
Even very bland marques like Hyundai or Kia have made somewhat appealing cars, but Rover never made anything that did anything for me (If we discount the 6R4, which was not Rover branded, but on which Rover did some work)